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Ideal_Rock
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There are pros and cons to all parentlng decisions and while it is true that kids who are involved in sports, etc., are less likely to be hanging out in the wrong places, it is also important for kids to have lots of time to do what they want to do. And again, each child is different.
My son can't take being scheduled for anything except dinner! lol Seriously though, he plays hockey and that is enough schedule for him. We are fortunate enough that he can go outside and ride his bike, build forts, skate and swim in the neighbourhood we live in and he loves to choose something different every day. But he won't be hanging out aimlessly downtown just asking for trouble when he gets older. He will still make his own choices but within certain boundaries.
It might sound shocking, but he rarely ever watches t.v. but that's because my husband and I don't either.
Mara, I am not sure about stats, but I don't remember this extreme violence against children as prevalent years ago. It would be interesting to find out what the present day statistics are.
My son can't take being scheduled for anything except dinner! lol Seriously though, he plays hockey and that is enough schedule for him. We are fortunate enough that he can go outside and ride his bike, build forts, skate and swim in the neighbourhood we live in and he loves to choose something different every day. But he won't be hanging out aimlessly downtown just asking for trouble when he gets older. He will still make his own choices but within certain boundaries.
It might sound shocking, but he rarely ever watches t.v. but that's because my husband and I don't either.
Mara, I am not sure about stats, but I don't remember this extreme violence against children as prevalent years ago. It would be interesting to find out what the present day statistics are.